# march vs monarch

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### march
*noun · IPA /mɑːtʃ/ · frequency rank #550*
A formal, rhythmic way of walking, used especially by soldiers, by bands, and in ceremonies.

### monarch
*noun · IPA /ˈmɒnək/ · frequency rank #11,422*
The ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchy.

## Source
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